Application Lead - Payments Systems

Job Description : Application Lead - Payments

Locations : Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai

Experience : 3 - 10 years

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Application Lead to join our team, specializing in payments. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of payments fundamentals and a knack for technical leadership. You will be a key decision-maker and a mentor, guiding a team to deliver high-quality solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Roles & Responsibilities :

- Subject Matter Expert (SME) : Serve as the primary subject matter expert and decision-maker for the team on all application and payment-related matters.

- Team Leadership : Lead, collaborate with, and manage a team of developers to ensure the delivery of high-quality, robust solutions.

- Cross-functional Collaboration : Engage with multiple teams, stakeholders, and business units to contribute to key architectural and technical decisions.

- Technical & Functional Solutions : Provide expert technical and functional guidance across teams, troubleshooting complex issues and offering innovative solutions.

- Mentorship : Mentor junior team members, helping them to grow their technical expertise and professional skills.

- Process Improvement : Continuously identify opportunities to improve team processes, workflows, and overall efficiency.

Professional & Technical Skills

- Payments Expertise : A must-have deep and comprehensive expertise in Payments Fundamentals.

- Application Design & Development : Strong knowledge of application design and development methodologies.

- Project Management : Hands-on experience with project management tools and techniques, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.

- Troubleshooting : Proficient in analyzing and troubleshooting application issues to provide swift and effective resolutions.

- Methodologies : A solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.

Qualifications :

- Education : 15 years of full-time education is required.

- Experience : A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, up to 10 years.

Professional & Technical Skills :

- Deep expertise in Payments Fundamentals with knowledge of standards like ISO 8583, UPI, SWIFT, PCI DSS

- Strong background in application design & development using Java / .NET with API integration & microservices

- Proficiency in databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and application security principles